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motorcycle: view from above

motorcycle: view from above Device emitting an intermittent light, signaling a change of the vehicle’s direction or a temporary hazard to other vehicles. Metal rods, one on each side of the motorcycle frame, for resting the passenger’s feet on. Metal rods, one on each side of the motorcycle frame, for resting the driver’s feet on. Pedal located under the motorcyclist’s left foot, for changing the ratio between the motor’s speed of rotation and that of the wheels. Part screwed into the fuel filler neck to close it. Device emitting a loud sound that the driver can use to attract the attention of a pedestrian or other user of the road. Button for switching between low and high beam. Lever for disengaging then engaging the engine and the gearbox, allowing the gears to be changed. Mirror attached to the handgrip, allowing the motorcyclist to see behind and along the sides of the vehicle without turning around. Lamp that lights up automatically when the front lights are lit and emits a brighter light when the driver applies the brakes. Compartmentalized chamber in which the escaping gases expand, thus reducing the noise from the engine. Pedal connected by a cable to the rear brake caliper, activated by the driver to brake the rear wheel. Rigid covering protecting the clutch mechanism. Switch engaging the starter, which engages the engine. Device for cutting the engine in case of emergency. Acceleration handle that the driver turns to increase or reduce the amount of air/fuel mixture entering the engine and hence its running speed. Lever connected by a cable to the front brake caliper, activated by the driver to brake the front wheel. Device emitting an intermittent light, signaling a change of the vehicle’s direction or a temporary hazard to other vehicles. Lamp on the front of the vehicle to light up the space in front.

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motorcycle dashboard

turn signal

Device emitting an intermittent light, signaling a change of the vehicle’s direction or a temporary hazard to other vehicles.

passenger footrest

Metal rods, one on each side of the motorcycle frame, for resting the passenger’s feet on.

front footrest

Metal rods, one on each side of the motorcycle frame, for resting the driver’s feet on.

gear shift

Pedal located under the motorcyclist’s left foot, for changing the ratio between the motor’s speed of rotation and that of the wheels.

gas tank cap

Part screwed into the fuel filler neck to close it.

horn

Device emitting a loud sound that the driver can use to attract the attention of a pedestrian or other user of the road.

dip switch

Button for switching between low and high beam.

clutch lever

Lever for disengaging then engaging the engine and the gearbox, allowing the gears to be changed.

mirror

Mirror attached to the handgrip, allowing the motorcyclist to see behind and along the sides of the vehicle without turning around.

taillight

Lamp that lights up automatically when the front lights are lit and emits a brighter light when the driver applies the brakes.

exhaust pipe

Compartmentalized chamber in which the escaping gases expand, thus reducing the noise from the engine.

rear brake pedal

Pedal connected by a cable to the rear brake caliper, activated by the driver to brake the rear wheel.

clutch housing

Rigid covering protecting the clutch mechanism.

starter button

Switch engaging the starter, which engages the engine.

emergency switch

Device for cutting the engine in case of emergency.

twist grip throttle

Acceleration handle that the driver turns to increase or reduce the amount of air/fuel mixture entering the engine and hence its running speed.

front brake lever

Lever connected by a cable to the front brake caliper, activated by the driver to brake the front wheel.

turn signal

Device emitting an intermittent light, signaling a change of the vehicle’s direction or a temporary hazard to other vehicles.

headlight

Lamp on the front of the vehicle to light up the space in front.